Remote Tachograph
Download
Automatically download driver card and vehicle unit data without waiting for vehicles to return to base. TachoMagic helps operators download tachograph files remotely using our TachoMagic Automatic Download Device (TADD), reducing manual downloads and saving valuable time.
Whether you operate a single vehicle or a large fleet, remote tachograph downloads help keep driver card downloads and vehicle unit downloads organised through one connected system. View download status, analyse data and manage records online from anywhere.
Download Devices £1 PER MONTH
What Is a Remote Tachograph Download?
Remote tachograph download is the easiest way download driver card and vehicle unit data automatically without physically connecting a download tool to the tachograph each time. A remote tacho download device sends tachograph files to an online system, allowing operators to view, store and analyse the data without waiting for vehicles to return to base.
Better Than
Manual Tachograph Downloads
Many operators still rely on manual tachograph downloads. While this approach works, it creates additional admin and can become increasingly difficult to manage as fleets grow.
Vehicles may be working away from base for long periods, drivers may not be available when downloads are needed, and transport teams can find themselves spending valuable time checking whether downloads have been completed.
Remote tachograph downloads completely remove this manual process by allowing driver card and vehicle unit data to be download and transferred automatically while vehicles are in use.
Remote Downloads
Solve Common Challenges
How Does Remote
Tachograph Download Work?
A remote tachograph download system removes the need to manually connect download tools to vehicles. Instead, data is collected automatically and made available through the TachoMagic platform.
Install Device
Plug the automatic download device into the tacho head unit.
Data Downloads Automatically
Driver card downloads and vehicle unit downloads take place automatically while the vehicle is in use.
Files Are Sent To TachoMagic
Downloaded tachograph files are transferred into the TachoMagic system where they can be securely stored and managed.
View & Analyse Online
Operators can view download status, analyse data and manage tachograph records through the online platform.
Ready To Automate
Your Tachograph Downloads?
Reduce manual downloads, improve visibility and keep driver card and vehicle unit data flowing into one connected system.
Why Remote Downloads
Help With Compliance
Tachograph data needs to be downloaded, stored and reviewed regularly. Remote tachograph downloads help operators stay organised by reducing the need to manually collect files from vehicles and drivers.
Driver card downloads and vehicle unit downloads are both important. Driver card data helps show individual driver activity, while vehicle unit data provides records from the tachograph fitted to the vehicle.
Remote downloading does not guarantee compliance on its own, but it can make the process easier to manage by improving visibility, reducing admin and helping operators spot missing downloads sooner.
Meet The TADD
The TachoMagic Automatic Download Device (TADD) sits in your vehicle and automatically sends driver card and vehicle unit data into TachoMagic while the vehicle is out working.
That means less chasing vehicles and drivers, fewer manual downloads and no waiting for a vehicle to return to base before you can collect its tachograph data.
And it now does much more than downloads. An active TADD subscription also unlocks a growing package of fleet tools for just £12.95 per vehicle, per month.
Plug 'n' Play
Our custom-made cable makes installation quick and straightforward.
Automatic Downloads
Driver card and vehicle unit data can be downloaded automatically while vehicles are out working.
No Fitter Normally Required
A simple installation means you can normally avoid specialist fitting costs.
More Than A Download Device
Your TADD subscription combines automatic downloads with a range of fleet tools that would otherwise be charged for separately.
Automatic Downloads
Remote driver card and vehicle unit downloads without waiting for vehicles to return.
Vehicle Analysis
Vehicle tachograph analysis included for the vehicle covered by the TADD subscription.
GPS & Route History
Live vehicle locations, route history, geofencing and movement alerts.
Walkaround Checks
Digital vehicle checks, defect reporting and supporting evidence included.
Driving Licence Checks
Automated Driving Licence Checks for 2 drivers included with every active TADD.
Compliance Reminders
Unlimited reminders for the vehicle plus unlimited reminders for 2 drivers.
Why Operators Choose
Remote Downloads
Remote tachograph downloads remove one of the most repetitive jobs in transport compliance. Instead of waiting for vehicles to return or chasing driver cards manually, data can move into TachoMagic automatically.
Downloads Without The Chasing
Vehicle unit and driver card data can be collected automatically, helping reduce the time spent chasing vehicles, drivers and missing files.
What This Helps You Do
Spend less time connecting download tools to vehicles or waiting for them to return to base.
Better visibility helps you see which downloads have arrived and which may need attention.
Files move into one connected system, helping reduce reliance on spreadsheets, reminders and manual checks.
Save Admin Time
Reduce repeated manual download tasks across your fleet.
Improve Visibility
See download status clearly inside TachoMagic.
Fewer Missed Deadlines
Stay more organised with automatic tachograph downloads.
More Than Downloads
GPS tracking, route history, geofencing and walkaround checks are also available.
Built To Reduce Compliance Admin
TachoMagic brings remote tachograph downloads, analysis, GPS tracking and walkaround checks into one connected platform, helping operators manage more from one place.
How Much Time Are
Manual Downloads Taking?
Manual tachograph downloads can take around 20 minutes per vehicle once you include finding the vehicle, connecting the download tool, waiting for the file and processing the data afterwards.
If this is being done every week, that time quickly builds up over a year.
Those hours could be spent getting new business, supporting drivers, reviewing compliance, planning maintenance, serving customers or simply reducing the administrative workload placed on yourself and your team.
The calculator shows an estimate of how much time you could be spending manually downloading tachograph data each year.
Remote download devices help save this time by automatically sending driver card and vehicle unit data into TachoMagic while vehicles are in use.
Manual Download Time Calculator
Enter how many vehicles you manage. This assumes one manual download per vehicle each week at around 20 minutes per download.
That is based on around 520 manual downloads and 10,400 minutes spent downloading tachograph data each year.
With our remote download devices, all of this time will be saved as your downloads are done automatically.
Ready To Automate
Your Tachograph Downloads?
Reduce manual downloads, improve visibility and keep driver card and vehicle unit data flowing into one connected system.
Rent Or Buy
Remote Download Devices
Whether you rent or buy, you receive the same remote download technology, GPS tracking, route history, geofencing and walkaround checks through the TachoMagic platform.
Need Some Advice?
If you're unsure whether renting or buying is best for your operation, our team will be happy to help.
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Everything Your Fleet Needs,
In One Subscription
Remote downloads are only the start. Your TADD subscription brings together a growing range of fleet, tracking and compliance tools for just £12.95 per vehicle, per month.
Vehicle Analysis
Analyse vehicle tachograph data and keep activity, download records and vehicle information together inside TachoMagic.
View Analysis →GPS Tracking
See live vehicle locations, review route history, create geofences and receive movement alerts from the same system.
View GPS Tracking →Walkaround Checks
Digitise vehicle checks, report defects, upload supporting evidence and keep inspection records together.
View Walkaround Checks →Driving Licence Checks
Monitor licence status, penalty points, categories and other important changes for 2 drivers with every TADD.
View Licence Checks →Compliance Reminders
Get unlimited Vehicle Compliance Reminders plus unlimited Driver Compliance Reminders for 2 drivers.
View Compliance Reminders →Scheduled Reports
Receive useful tachograph and fleet reports automatically, keeping important information visible without repeatedly generating them yourself.
View Reports →
Remote Tachograph
Download FAQs
Clear answers to common questions about remote tachograph downloads, driver card downloads, vehicle unit downloads and TachoMagic TADD devices.
What is remote tachograph download?
Remote tachograph download is a way of downloading driver card and vehicle unit data automatically without manually connecting a download tool to the tachograph each time. The data is sent into an online system so operators can view, store and analyse their tachograph files remotely.
How does remote tacho download work?
A remote tacho download device connects to the vehicle and communicates with the tachograph. When the vehicle ignition is on, driver card and vehicle unit data are collected automatically, transferred into the TachoMagic platform, and instantly analysed.
What does TADD stand for?
TADD stands for TachoMagic Automatic Download Device. It is the remote download device used to automatically collect driver card and vehicle unit data and send it into the TachoMagic platform.
Can driver cards be downloaded remotely?
Yes. With a TachoMagic TADD installed, driver card downloads can be handled automatically and sent into the TachoMagic system, helping reduce the need to chase drivers for manual downloads.
Can vehicle unit data be downloaded remotely?
Yes. TachoMagic remote devices can automatically download vehicle unit data and send the files into the TachoMagic platform, so operators do not need to wait for vehicles to return to base before collecting tachograph files.
Do I need to wait for the vehicle to return to base?
No. One of the main benefits of digital tachograph remote download is that tachograph files are collected while vehicles are in use, helping reduce delays caused by waiting for vehicles to return.
Do TachoMagic TADDs include GPS tracking?
Yes. TADD subscriptions include GPS tracking, route history, geofencing and SMS alerts, giving operators better visibility of their vehicles from the same connected system.
How long does the TADD take to install?
The TachoMagic Automatic Download Device comes with an exclusive Plug 'n' Play cable, designed by one of our system experts. This means installation can be done in as little as 10 minutes. It really is as simple as matching the colours.
Is a fitter required?
No. The TADD uses a Plug 'n' Play cable, so a fitter is not normally required. This helps operators get started without arranging a specialist installation, saving money.
How much does remote tachograph download cost?
A TachoMagic remote download device can be rented for just £1 a month, or purchased outright for £120, with a subscription of £12.95 per month per device. The device subscription includes access to remote downloads, vehicle analysis, GPS tracking, route history, geofencing and SMS alerts, as well as walkaround checks.
